INVASION GAMES
End ball
One player starts in the centre zone of the court with the ball, and passes the ball
to team mates in each zone. The object is to get the ball to the end player.
PLAYING
Scoring
> A point is scored if the end player
catches the ball on the full.
> Alternative – to promote inclusion,
make the catch optional.
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SETTING UP
Indoor or outdoor playing area
Variety of balls
Marker cones
Coloured bibs
LEARNING INTENTION
End ball is a highly modifiable game that develops
key invasion game concepts such as teamwork,
moving into space and anticipation.
SPORTING SCHOOLS
ACPMP061
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> Form 2 teams and a playing area
with 3 zones. Players are paired
off in each zone as shown.
> Each team sends a player to patrol
the opposite end line (behind the line).
Rotate this position.
> The game starts with one player
in the centre zone in possession.
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What to do
CONTENT
DESCRIPTIONS
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What you need
CATCHING
DEFENDING
SPATIAL AWARENESS
TEAMWORK
THROWING
> Players can pass in any direction
– no running with the ball.
> Begin by using ‘netball’ rules – pass
and move, no travelling with the ball.
> No end-to-end passing – ball must
pass through each zone.
SKILL
FOCUS
End ball
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COACHING · HOW TO SCORE · PLAYING AREA · NUMBER OF PLAYERS · GAME RULES · EQUIPMENT · INCLUSION · TIME
Coaching
> Pair players with
opponents of similar
ability to increase
participation.
> Monitor ball movements
through the zones.
Game rules
> A set number of passes must
be made before the ball can
be passed to the end player.
>Match players in ability zones
to increase their participation.
> Use sport-specific rules –
e.g. basketball, rugby.
> Harder for passer – vary the pass
according to player ability.
Equipment
Safety
> Use different balls – what happens to
the game when a smaller ball is used?
> Sports-specific equipment – basketball,
rugby or soccer ball.
> Instead of having
end-line players,
use targets such as
hoops or skittles
behind the line.
> Ensure the players understand the
need to play sensibly so as to avoid
physical contact.
> Match player roles to player abilities.
Playing area
> Play ‘cross court’ – e.g. end players
stand on the long line of the court and
play is ‘across’ the court. How is this
likely to influence scoring?
> How can the playing area be configured
ASK THE PLAYERS
> ‘How does decreasing the playing
area change the play?’
> ‘What can the passers do to keep
possession if the space is restricted?’
When a passer has the ball
> ‘Where will you aim to pass the ball?’
> ‘How close will you get to the interceptor
before passing the ball?’
to maximise participation?
When your team-mate (passer) has the ball
> ‘Where will you move to receive the ball?’